Tachibana Morikuni: A Master of Detail and Edo Elegance Tachibana Morikuni, also known as Tachibana Gadō (橘守国), was a Japanese painter born in Ōsaka around 1679 and died in 1748. He stands as one of the most prolific book illustrators working within the Kano school during the Edo period (1615–1868), marking him as a pivotal figure in shaping visual culture of his time. His legacy extends beyond mere artistic skill; Morikuni embodies t…